CBI arrests northern railways employee in bribery case
CBI laid a trap and caught both the accused- Assistant Divisional Engineer Northern Railways and his subordinate, a trackman
New Delhi, July 5
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Assistant Divisional Engineer Northern Railways, Chandausi, Sambhal, UP, and his subordinate, a trackman while demanding and accepting illegal gratification of Rs. 34,000 from the complainant.
A case was registered by CBI on 04.07.2025 based on a complaint against Assistant Divisional Engineer, Northern Railways, Chandausi, Sambhal, UP, on allegations that the accused Assistant Divisional Engineer demanded an undue advantage of Rs. 34,000/- i.e. 2% commission on clearance of pending bills of Rs. 17 57 lakhs of a private company.
The Complainant runs a private firm and is a Railway Contractor. The complainant’s firm was awarded a tender on in 2024 by Moradabad Division, Northern Railways for railway track fitting, officials added.
CBI laid a trap and caught both the accused- Assistant Divisional Engineer Northern Railways and his subordinate, a Trackman red-handed while demanding and accepting illegal gratification of Rs, 34.000/- from the complainant, officials added.
